St. Nicholas Church, Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLISH DATE: March 30, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
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John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent
March 30 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Save O Lord, O Lord Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the Faith, and protect Your people through Your Holy Cross, Your Holy Cross. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Resurrectional Apolytikion
Amen. Let all things above in heav'n rejoice, and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion of the Church
An example of the faith and a life of humility, as a teacher of abstinence you did inspire and lead your flock; and through truthfulness of your deeds were exalted by greatness, through your humility uplifting all and by poverty gaining wealth, Father Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved.

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press

Matins
Sundays - 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sundays - 10:00 a.m.
Weekday Holy Day Divine Liturgies - 9:00 a.m.

Parish Information
St. Nicholas Church
502 S. Chaparral Street
343 (78403-0343)
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Phone: (361) 883-9843
Fax: (361) 883-9823
Website: www.saint-nicholas.org/
Email: StNicholasCch@mail.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Stelios N. Sitaras
Email: FrStelio@aol.com

 
Second Tray
A second tray will be passed today benefiting Holy Cross/Hellenic College. Please be generous.

March 25th Program
Today, immediately following the Divine Liturgy, the children of our parish will recite poems commemorating Greek Independence Day. Please come and support the children.

March 25th Luncheon
The annual "March 25th" Luncheon celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day will be held today immediately following the recitation of poems by the children of our parish. The cost of the meal is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12.

Services this week:
Services this week:
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Presanctified Divine Liturgy 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2008
3rd Stanza – Salutations 7:00 p.m.


Bible Study
Bible Study will continue on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

General Assembly
Next Sunday, April 6, 2008, the spring General Assembly will be convened immediately following the coffee hour. All members in good standing are urged to attend.

Sacrament of Confession.
Anyone who wishes to go to confession should contact Father Stelios for an appointment.
           WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS

The clergy and people of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church offer warm greetings to all our guests. We are happy to have you worshiping with us and we hope that you will make this your spiritual home in the future. You are invited to receive blessed bread (antidoron) which will be given out at the end of today=s services. Please join us downstairs for refreshments so we can visit with you.


      HOLY COMMUNION IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH

The Holy Communion of the Orthodox is the Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is with awe and love that we approach the Divine Mysteries. Therefore, the Communion of the Orthodox is reserved only for those baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves by prayer and fasting, as prescribed by the Canons of the Holy Church. Women, in respect of our Lord, please remove lipstick ...Read Full Text >
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